Joseph Octave Pitre

1902 Petit Rocher, New Brunswick – 1944 Beresford, NB

 

 

Continuation of tree (12th child of Joseph H. Pitre/2nd wife Monique Godin); all known surname descendants:

               8       Joseph Octave Pitre  b: 18 February 1902  St. Polycarpe, Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB; d: 19 February 1944  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                                 +Marie Louise Alice Aube  b: 25 October 1900  St. Polycarpe, Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB; m: 8 September 1920  St. Polycarpe, Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB [Joseph/Marie Godin]; d: 12 January 1998  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                           9     Marie Emerelda 'Mildred' Pitre  b: 9 June 1921  St. Polycarpe, Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB; d: 18 June 1989  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                                     +Richard Godin  b: 26 March 1914  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; m: 14 July 1940  Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB [Arthur/Marie Anne Arseneau]; d: 1 April 1967  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                                   *2nd Husband of Marie Emerelda 'Mildred' Pitre:

                                     +Napoleon Roy

                           9     Joseph Walter Martin Pitre  b: 24 January 1923  St. Polycarpe, Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB; d: 19 December 1984  St. John, St. John, NB

                                    +Mildred Millicent Ann Spencer  b: 24 November 1926  Beaverbrook, Newcastle, Northumberland, NB; m: 27 December 1944  Beaverbrook, Newcastle, Northumberland, NB [Joseph Eben/Agatha Hodgins]; d: 16 April 2007  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                           9     Marie Violette Pitre  b: 24 June 1925  St. Polycarpe, Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB; d: 31 October 2009  Miramichi, Gloucester, NB

                                    +William Peter Kamermans  b: 11 July 1921  Blackville, Northumberland, NB; m: 25 November 1946  St. Marys, Newcastle, Northumberland, NB  [John/Margaret Rouselle]; d: 11 August 2012  Miramichi, Gloucester, NB

                           9     Alonzo Alphonse Joseph Pitre  b: 23 February 1928  Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB; d: 15 January 2003  St. John, St. John, NB

                                    +Fabiola Gallant  b: Abt. 1930  Kent, NB; m: 28 September 1953  St. John the Baptist, St. John, NB [Placide/Delia Vautour]; d: Aft. September 2018

                           9     Marie Gerarda Jeannine Pitre  b: 15 December 1929  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 5 Mar 1930  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                           9     Jeannine Pitre  b: Abt. 1931  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 1 October 2008  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB

                                     +Jean Raoul Doucet  b: 5 August 1927  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; m: 25 September 1951  St. Nom de Jesus, Beresford, Gloucester, NB [Wilfrid L./Amanda Hache]; d: 23 April 2006  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                           9     Norbert Pitre  b: Abt. 1932  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 21 August 1984  Bathurst, Gloucester, NBgdin

                                    +Irene Theriault  b: Abt. 1935  Bertrand, Gloucester, NB; m: 9 January 1956  Ste. Famille, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [George/Blanche Hachey]; d: Aft. January 1998

                           9     Gloria Pitre  b: 1934  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 14 March 2025  Outaouais, QUE

                                     +Gilles Richard Godin  b: 26 September 1928  Caraquet, Gloucester, NB; m: 19 September 1959  Beresford, Gloucester, NB [Arthur/Lucie Savoie]; d: 1979 

                                   *2nd Husband of Gloria Pitre:

                                     +Richard Jolicoeur

                           9     Levis Joseph Pitre  b: 3 October 1937  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 20 June 2003  Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

                                    +Lina Delvecchio  b: 6 April 1939; m: 15 July 1961  Rainy River, ONT [---/Antonietta ---]; d: Aft. June 2003

                           9     Eric Pitre  b: 1939  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 24 April 2017  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                                     +Doris Doucet  b: Abt. 1941  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; m: 6 July 1963  Beresford, Gloucester, NB [Alfred/Agnes Montague]; d: Aft. September 2017

                           9     Donald Pitre  b: Abt. 1942  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 27 October 2023  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                                     +Marie Marcella Henry  b: Abt. 1940  South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; m: 3 June 1965  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Albert J./Mary Elizabeth Pitre; d: Aft. October 2023

 

 

Notes for Joseph Octave Pitre:

Census

- 1921 Beresford, Gloucester, New Brunswick:  Joseph Pitre 68 farmer, wife Monique 61, Octave 18, wife Alice 20.

 

- 1931 West Bathurst, Beresford, Gloucester, NB:  Joseph Pitre 78, wife Monique 70, Octave 29, wife Alice 30, Emerilda 9, Martin 8, Violette 6, Olonzo 4,  Jeannine 11 months.

 

Sent to Monsignor Donat Robichaud (25 January 1977):  Information from Mrs. Octave Pitre, born Alice Aube, 76 years old, Beresford.  Octave Pitre, born February 28, 1902, married 25 Oct 1910 Alice Aube.  Octave was the son of Joe (to Hilarion) Pitre and Monique (to Nil) Godin of Maisonnette.  Joe Pitre had land from the Millstream River to the old guide room.  He had given it to his children: his daughter (Mrs. Stanislas Haché) the land sold for the new church, as well as to José Pitre.  Joe's brother Victor had his land from the 40-rod guide room to the fire station.  Peter Pitre also had 40 rods.  (Mrs.) born in Laplante:

 

Notes for Marie Louise Alice Aube:

Obituary:  Acadie Nouvelle (Caraquet, NB), Tuesday, 13 January 1998:  Alice Aube (Joseph Aubé and Marie Godin) died January 12, 1998 at age 97, widowed in 1943.  Four sons: Donald (Marcella) and Eric (Doris) both of Beresford, Alonzo (Fabiola) of St-Jean, and Levis (Lina) of Edmonton, Alberta; three daughters: Gloria Godin (Richard Jolicoeur) from Gatineau, Jeannine (Raoul Doucet) from Beresford, and Violette (Willy Kammermans) from Newcastle; one brother Armand (Domitille) of Laplante; one sister Josephine Roy of Quebec City; two daughters-in-law: Irene (Richard Pitre) and Mildred Pitre both of Beresford; a son-in-law Napoleon Roy of Beresford; 38 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren.  Died two sons Martin and Norbert; and a daughter Mildred Godin-Roy.

 

Obituaries for the children:

Marie Emerelda 'Mildred' Pitre:  Acadie Nouvelle (NB), 9 June 1989:  Napoleon Roy (Mrs.) of Beresford, died June 18, 1989 at 68 years old, born Mildred Pitre (Octave Pitre and Alice Aubé), married -1-Richard Godin and -2- Napoleon Roy.  From 1st marriage: two daughters: Dea (Roger DeGrace) of Bathurst, and Kathy (Clement DeGrace) of Beresford; four sons: Anselm, Jacques, Jean-Guy and Mario all of Beresford.  Three sisters: Jeannine (Raoul Doucet) of Beresford, Violette (Willie Cameron) of Newcastle, and Gloria Godin of Ottawa; four brothers: Eric and Donald, both of Beresford, Alonzo from St-Jean and Levis from Calgary.  Funeral at Beresford.

 

Joseph Walter Martin Pitre The Times Transcript (Moncton, NB), Friday, 21 December 1984:  Beresford - Martin Pitre, 61, of Beresford died Wednesday at Saint John Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness.  Born at Beresford, he was a son of Alice (Aube) and the late Octave Pitre.  He had been employed at Chaleur Regional Hospital, maintenance section, until recently.  Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mildred Spencer; four sons, Louis, Paul, Gilles and Philip Pitre, all of Beresford; two daughters, Mrs. Jacques Magny (Eleanor) of Paris, France, and Mrs. Roland Frenette (Jocelyn) of Beresford; four brothers, Alonzo of Saint John, Levis of Rocky Mountain, Alta., Eric and Donald Pitre, both of Beresford; four sisters, Mrs. Napoleon Roy and Mrs. Raoul Doucet, both of Beresford, Mrs. William Kamerman of Newcastle and Mrs. Gloria Godin of Ottawa, and by 13 grandchildren.  The body is at Verret's Funeral Home, Nigadoo.  Funeral mass will be celebrated 7 p.m. today from Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Beresford.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.

 

Marie Violette Pitre:  Tombstone Inscription, St. Mary's Cemetery, Newcastle, NB:  KAMERMANS / William Peter / (Bill) / 1921 - 2012 / Violet / (Mary) / 1924 - 2009

 

Alonzo Alphonse Joseph Pitre:  Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Homes (St. John, NB):  Alonzo Pitre: The unexpected death of Mr. Alonzo Pitre, husband of Mrs. Fabiola (Gallant) Pitre, of Milford, Saint John West, NB, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on January 15, 2003.  Born in Petit Rocher, NB, Alonzo was the son of the late Octave and Alice (Aube) Pitre.  He was raised in Beresford, NB and moved to Saint John where he married and started his family.  Alonzo had many passions including hunting, fishing and traveling the Maritimes all with his loving wife Fabiola.  He worked for G.R. Patstone before starting his own business, Pitre's Auto Body in Milford which he ran for over 35 years until his semi-retirement.  Alonzo was also a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church.  Besides his parents, he is also predeceased by his sister Mildred (Mrs. Napolean Godin) and two brothers; Norbert (Irene) and Martin (Mildred) all of Beresford, NB.  Along with Fabiola, his wife of 50 years this September, Alonzo also leaves behind to mourn his children; Linda (Joseph Paulin) Pitre, Martin (Marta), Peter, Steve and Allan all of Saint John, NB as well as his brothers, Donald (Marcella) and Eric (Doris) both of Beresford, NB, Levis (Lenna), Rocky Mountain House, Alb., sisters; Voilette (Mrs. Wilfred Cameron), Newcastle, NB, Jeanine (Mrs. Raoul Doucette), Beresford, NB, and Gloria (Mrs. Richard Godin), Ottawa, Ont., three grandchildren; Andrew, Joshua, Jenna and great-grandson, Dustin, son-in-law, Gregory Elderkin, as well as several nieces and nephews.  Resting at Brenans Bay View Select Community Funeral Home, Saint John West, NB.  Visiting on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Rose of Lima Church on Monday, January 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery.

 

Jeannine Pitre:  L'Acadie Nouvelle (Caraquet, NB), Thursday, 2 October 2008:  (photo)  Beresford - At the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the age of 77 years, after a short illness, Jeannine Doucet, wife of the late Raoul 'Ralph' Doucet, residing in Beresford, passed away.  Born at Beresford, she was the daughter of the late Octave and Alice (Aube) Pitre.  She is survived by one son, Remi (Ghislaine) of Beresford; two daughters: Paulette (Raymond) Laplante of Petit Rocher and Nola (Pierre) Lepage of Nicholas-Denys; two sisters, Violette Kamerman (William) of Miramichi and Gloria Godin (Dick Jolicoeur) of Gatineau, Qc; two brothers, Eric (Doris) and Donald Pitre (Marcella), both of Beresford; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, also several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.  One son, Jeannot; brothers: Levi, Martin, Norbert and Alonzo, also one sister, Mildred, preceded her to the grave.  The family will receive relatives and friends, starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, October 4, a the Heritage Funeral Home, Beresford.  The funeral will take place at Saint-Nom-de-Jesus Church, Beresford, Saturday, October 4, at 11 a.m.  In memory of Jeannine, donations can be made to the Heart Disease Foundation or the charity of your choice.

 

Norbert Pitre:  Le Voilier, Le Point, (Caraquet, NB), Tuesday, 28 August 1984:  Mr. Norbert Pitre, residing at Beresford, N.B., died at the general hospital of Bathurst, 21 August 1984, at the age of 52 years.  He was the son of the late Octave Pitre and Alice Aube.  In addition to his wife, Irene Theriault, he leaves in mourning his mother Mrs. Alice Aube, a son at home, four daughters: Yolande, (Mrs. Andre Boudreau) of Beresford, N.B.; Geraldine, of Ottawa; Louise and Francine at home.  Five brothers: Martin of Beresford, Alonzo of St. Jean, N.B.; Levi of Alberta; Eric and Donald of Beresford.  Four sisters: Mildred (Mrs. Napoleon Roy) of Beresford; Violette (Mrs. William Kamerman) of Newcastle; Gloria, (widow Mrs. Gloria Godin) of Ottawa; Jeannine, (Mrs. Raoul Doucet) of Beresford, also two grandchildren.  Mr. Pitre was a volunteer fireman for 16 years at Beresford and also a former player of baseball and hockey.  The funeral was held in the church St. Nom de Jesus of Beresford, on 23 August 1984, at 7:30pm.

 

Gloria Pitre:  COOP funéraire de l'Outaouais (QUE), 21 March 2025:  Pitre (Godin), Gloria 1934-2025:  It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Gloria Pitre (Godin) on March 14, 2025, at the age of 90.  She was the wife of the late Gilles Godin and the daughter of the late Octave Pitre and the late Alice Aubé.  She leaves behind her only son Guy (Nathalie Gagnon); her grandchildren Mathieu and Amélie (Mathieu Comeau); her great-grandchildren Éllie, Charlotte and Jules, as well as the mother of her grandchildren Marysa Brassard.  She also leaves several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.  She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters Martin, Norbert, Lévis, Alonzo, Éric, Donald, Violette, Jeannine and Mildred.  A celebration of her life, in the presence of the ashes, will take place on Saturday, 29 March 2025 at 6 pm at the L'Outaouais Funeral Cooperative in Gatineau.  The family will receive condolences from 5:15 pm.  A religious service, in the presence of the ashes, will take place in Beresford, New Brunswick at a later date.  Your expressions of sympathy may be made through a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.  The family wishes to thank their nieces Géraldine Pitre and Eleonor Pitre (Magny) for the excellent care provided.

 

Levis Joseph PitreRed Deer Advocate (Red Deer, Alberta), Monday, 23 June 2003:  Pitre, Levis Joseph 'Pete'.  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and brother.  Pete Pitre of Rocky Mountain House, AB, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2003 at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 42 years, Lina; three daughters: Alice VanEaton (Allan) and grandchildren Levi and Virgil of Stoney Plain, Annette Swallow (Ray) of Rocky Mountain House, Theresa Pitre of Red Deer; his brothers: Eric Pitre (Doris), Donald Pitre (Marcella) all of Beresford, NB; sisters, Violet Kamernans (Willie) of New Castle, NB, Jeanine Doucet (Raoul) of Beresford, NB; Gloria Godin (Dick) of Gatineau, QB; mother-in-law Antonietta Delvecchio; brothers-in-law: Bill Delvecchio, John Delvecchio (Laurie); sister-in-law, Tina Kaus (Don) all of Steinbach, MB; sisters-in-law Eva Savold (Steve) of Reistertown, Maryland; Mildred Pitre and Irene Pitre both of Beresford, NB, Fabiola Pitre of St. John, NB; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, one sister and three brothers.  Pete was born October 3, 1937 in Beresford, NB.  He had a career in retail where he met and married Lina Delvecchio in Rainy River, ON in 1961.  The family moved to numerous locations across Canada before settling in Rocky Mountain House, AB in 1973.  Pete lived life to the fullest.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and sitting around the campfire with his family and friends at Buck Lake.  He will also be remembered for his love of animals and the ocean.  Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Chapel of the Rocky Funeral Home on Monday, June 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, Rocky Mountain House on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Paul Payyapilly celebrant.  Interment will followin the Pine Grove Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

Tombstone Inscription, Pine Grove Cemetery, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta:  God is love / PITRE / home with God / Lina / April 6, 1939 / (blank) / Levis J. 'Pete' / October 3, 1937 / June 20, 2003 / married / July 15, 1961 / forever in our hearts

 

Eric Pitre:  Elhatton’s Funeral Home (Bathurst, NB):  Eric Pitre 1939-2017 (photo) - Beresford - Eric Pitre, husband of Doris (Doucet) Pitre of Beresford, passed away on Monday April 24, 2017, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at the age of 77.  Born in Beresford, he was the son of the late Octave and Alice (Aubé) Pitre.  He was retired after 35 years of service from the former Brunswick Mines, member of the Volunteer Fire Department of Beresford for over 25 years and 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 8189, Beresford.  Besides his wife, he is survived by four children: Daniel (Lucia) of Beresford, Kevin (Patricia Carrier) of Ajax, Ont., Brian of St-Marie-de-Kent and Monique Pitre (Patrice Comeau) of Québec, Que.  Four grandchildren: Danica, Joël, Sasha and Joshua.  One brother, Donald Pitre (Marcella) of Beresford and one sister, Gloria Pitre of Gatineau, Que.  Several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters: Mildred, Martin, Violette, Alonzo, Jeannine, Norbert and Lévis.  The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home, Beresford, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, from 2 p.m. until time of Funeral.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday afternoon April 28, 2017, at 4 p.m. from Eglise St-Nom-de-Jesus in Beresford.  Donations in memory of Eric can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Chaleur Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of the donors choice.

 

Donald Pitre:  L'Acadie Nouvelle (Caraquet, NB), Tuesday, 31 October 2023:  (photo)  Beresford - It is with sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden death of Donald Pitre, of Beresford, at the age of 81 years.  Born in Beresford, he was the son of the late Octave Pitre and Alice Aube.  Donald was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.  A man of small stature, but of incomparable greatness.  Family was always his priority and he showed it with his unwavering love and support.  Family has always been his priority and he showed it with his unwavering love and continuous support.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marcella (Henry) Pitre, 4 children: Rene (Brenda Robichaud Pitre), Lynn (Richard Arseneau), Ricky (Julie Tremblay), Robbie (Carole Tessier Pitre) and his 12 grandchildren: Sebastien, Michele Anne, Bret, Alexandre, Maxime (late) Samuel, Philippe, Noemy, Tristan, Mataya, Sara-Lynn and Daphney.   Survived by his sister Gloria Pitre, Donald went to join his brothers and sisters and his grandson Samuel in heaven: Martin, Norbert, Levi, Alonzo, Eric, Violet, Jeanine and Mildred.  Throughout his life, Donald was a devoted servant to his parish, a man dedicated to serving his community.  With both small and large gestures, he never hesitated to give his time and energy to help his hometown.  He volunteered for over 40 years as a volunteer firefighter for the town of Beresford, including 25 years as fire chief, and 7 years as a prevention officer.  Additionally, he was a proud member of the Beresford 4th Degree Knights of Columbus for 16 years.The family will receive relatives and friends starting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at the Heritage Funeral Home of Beresford.  The funeral will be celebrated Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4 p.m. in St.-Nom-de-Jesus Church of Beresford.  Visiting hours are Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, from 2 p.m. until departing for the funeral.  In memory of Donald, donations to St-Nom-de-Jesus Church of Beresford or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
 

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Last updated:  10 November 2025.